Fallout: New Vegas Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-20
Save file location (Windows (Steam / Epic / GOG)): %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves
- Windows (Steam / Epic / GOG)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves
Here's exactly where Fallout: New Vegas keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before modding.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves\ . Save files use the .fos extension.
Cloud saves
Fallout: New Vegas does not use Steam Cloud, so your .fos saves live only on your PC. Copy the Saves folder to a USB drive or another location manually before reinstalling Windows or moving to a new PC.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Fallout: New Vegas save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open My Games > FalloutNV > Saves.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Fallout: New Vegas save won’t load or says it’s corrupt
Many games keep an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) — close the game, copy that backup over the broken file, and reopen. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
My Fallout: New Vegas save is missing or the folder is empty
You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.
Fallout: New Vegas progress rolled back after a cloud conflict
When Steam or the console reports a save conflict, always keep the version with the LATER timestamp. Choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress — the most common cause of “lost hours.” If unsure, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.
Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the Fallout: New Vegas corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.
FAQ
Where is the Fallout: New Vegas save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\FalloutNV\Saves. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents, then open My Games\FalloutNV\Saves. Files end in .fos.
Does Fallout: New Vegas use Steam Cloud?
No. New Vegas saves are stored only locally, so back up the Saves folder yourself before switching PCs.
How do I back up my New Vegas saves before modding?
Copy the .fos files from the Saves folder to a safe location, then paste them back to restore if a mod breaks a playthrough.
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